Doodles from the Laughing Boy

Author of a tidy assortment of YA books, owner of Laughing Boy Books, artist, lifelong nerd & sworn enemy of raisins.

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On a recent trip to my local comic book store, I purchased a fanzine from 1978 with an article entitled DARK SITH LORD DARTH VADER: BADNIK OR MERELY MISUNDERSTOOD?

Things got really dark really fast...

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Vader may be down, but he's far from out!

When Darth Vader accidentally finds himself facing off against the rebel fleet on his own, he is sent crashing onto a nearby planet. Will the rebels seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies? Or will they be made to feel the full power of the dark side?

This is the thrilling conclusion of Marvel's intial Darth Vader run, collected along with the first blockbuster crossover event in modern Star Wars comics!

Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down

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“Muted is deliciously mysterious! With a unique artistic vision and a fresh story, it will keep you on the edge of your seat!”—Rachel Smythe, New York Times bestselling author of Lore Olympus

When the time comes for Camille to perform the demon-summoning blood ritual that every prospective matriarch in her family must complete, she is afraid of making a mistake. But instead of the beat of demonic wings or the snap of talons, her blood calls forth evergreen vines and leaves. Terrified of what this might mean, she flees into the swamps.

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Godzilla is unleashed on the mighty Marvel cosmos!

The combined forces of Earth's mightiest heroes managed to spare the planet by exiling Godzilla into space, but they may have just heralded the end of the larger galaxy! Because when Knull -- the god of the symbiotes -- fans the flames of Godzilla's anger, a new campaign for galactic conquest begins with the King of the Monsters and the King in Black at the helm!

Will the most powerful races in the cosmos be able to band together to stop these two juggernauts? Or will a new era of death and destruction descend? And what happens when Godzilla's roar reawakens ancient adversary King Ghidorah?! One thing's for sure: From the Galactic Empire of Wakanda to Asgard, the Shi'ar Empire, Kree-Skrull space and beyond, no planet will be safe!

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RELEASING TODAY! Nightwing Vol. 3: The Cirque du Sin by Dan Watters and Dexter Soy

A nightmare circus comes to Blüdhaven…and Nightwing may be its final act. As the city continues to suffer through bloodshed, Nightwing and his new protégé, Nightwing Prime, must do everything it takes to save their city, but the fifth dimension may be too much for them both. The city’s children are scared, unsafe…and disappearing. And with the city turning against him, Nightwing must face a nightmare that could cost him everything.  Bludhaven’s darkest show is about to begin.

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Batman fans rejoice!

Summer 2026 has already been a great season for the Dark Knight with numerous books and collections released!

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“Grommets captures the raw feeling of being an outcast kid in the 1980s, and why skateboarding became such a sacred salvation to a lucky few.” —Tony Hawk

Two outcast best friends navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. Perfect for fans of John Hughes' Brat Pack teen movies, Freaks & Geeks, and Dazed & Confused.

Grommets is both an authentic look at ’80s skate culture—a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon— as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes navigating their damage in an era when no one cared.

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The Mark of Hecate, the symbol on Diana’s arm, shows up at a series of crime scenes in Gotham, drawing her into Batman’s orbit and kicking off a deadly team-up—the very first in the Absolute Universe!

But back in Gateway City, a familiar face has emerged—Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic. This time, her appearance is no dream—instead, it’s pure nightmare fuel, as Zatanna and a strange new Suicide Squad are set loose on the city with one mission...kill Wonder Woman at any cost. Will it take a witch to destroy a witch?

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His name is Tony, and he's an alcoholic. Iron Man saw a city turned to stone and witnessed a war among gods. And when he thought the world was ending, he got drunk.

Now, as life goes on, he's a hero with a humble goal: to make things right, in both his business and his life. But the Mandarin and Ezekiel Stane have other plans, publicizing Tony's struggle to stay sober while assembling a super-villain army to close in for the kill!

Can he withstand this all-out assault, or will he again succumb to his demon? Then a new Iron Man explodes into action! But if Tony Stark isn't Iron Man, who's the guy in the suit? Meanwhile, the mole inside Stark Resilient stands revealed -- and Tony and the Mandarin finally come face-to-face! Who lives? Who dies? And what is the future of Stark Resilient?

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The second volume of Sanho's heartwarming and comforting book series is perfect with a cup of tea on a rainy day!

Funeral cakes are the final gift from the living to their departed loved ones—and the only comfort on their journey to rebirth.

Baker Margot and her ghostly assistant Miro make specialty cakes for the dearly departed. Each cake is made custom—specially crafted based on stories told by the deceased’s loved ones.

First, Margot listens to stories from the life of Soli Budd, lead singer of the band Leviathan, to create a Flame and Whiskey cake.

Then, a chance meeting leads to Margot learning about the unlikely friendship between a young child and an old, retired magician, who bond over their dreams and inspires a Bubble Lemon Pie.

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More spoiler-free artwork from my upcoming book: The Osiris Circle: The Trap Room Ghost.

It was a small house with too much moss on the roof, too many weeds in the yard and not enough paint on the walls. It was not a place anyone would really notice, or if they did, care about.

But it is the place where everything started...

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Spider-Man blossomed from an awkward and gangly schoolboy into a tried-and-true hero, an inspiration to a world of ultimate wonder. But all stories must come to an end. And as shadows gather, villains plot and heroes clash, Peter's final story will unfold. It's the death of Spider-Man — and the ending will shock you.

Find this title and more in my new Spider-man curated collection >>

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💖 THE FINAL HEARTSTOPPER BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Everyone in school knows Nick and Charlie.

Everyone knows they’re going to be together forever. But Charlie’s busy with his bid to become head boy. And while Nick is preparing to leave for college, he’s starting to wonder who he’ll be… without Charlie. The final book in the heartwarming LGBTQ graphic novel series is here!

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The heart of the DC Universe beats in Blüdhaven, where Nightwing faces devils, secrets, and the fight to protect everything he’s built.

Tom Taylor’s celebrated run on Nightwing continues in this explosive second omnibus, chronicling Dick Grayson’s rise as a leader, a symbol of hope, and a target for the world’s darkest forces. 

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RELEASES TODAY! The superhero who can't die goes up against an army of the undead... Seems like a fair match.

Deadpool wants to be two things in life: a pirate and an X-Man! So, after a stint on the high seas, he finds himself playing second banana to Spider-Man, surviving the threat of Hit-Monkey, fighting the clones of the Secret Avengers, and finally being hired by a bunch of good Draculas to fight a bunch of bad Draculas! Will all this convince the X-Men to let him in?

Warm up the chimichangas, this is going to be a wild ride!

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Godzilla must have a taste for micro breweries and small batch, handcrafted ice cream because his visit to Portland is now in a second printing! You can read my review here: https://www.marshmyers.com/bookshop-updates/review-godzilla-vs-america-portland

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⚫️⚪️🔴 Stylish but deadly!

Boba Fett stars in four tales of scum and villainy! Prepare as your favorite Star Wars bounty hunter is rendered in graphic black, white and splashes of red in this popular Marvel series!

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